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B.C. is recognized as a global leader in sustainable forest management, meeting the environmental, social and economic needs of current and future generations...

Planning for a new MEC head office began in 2008 when it became clear that the company was outgrowing its existing premises. In January 2012, the City of...

Today, more than ever before, we must find ways to reduce the pressure on our planet’s environment and finite resources. By choosing products with a light...

The integrated design process for Brock Commons Tallwood House, an 18 storey mass timber hybrid student resident at the University of British Columbia,...

Brock Commons Tallwood House is a mass timber hybrid student residence at the University of British Columbia (UBC). At 18 storeys it is currently the tallest...

When it comes to mid-rise development, architects have a code-compliant, cost-effective resource in wood. Over the years, wood frame construction has shown...

The North Shore Credit Union Environmental Learning Centre (ELC) is an addition to the North Vancouver Outdoor School (NVOS) located in Brackendale near...

Innovative new technologies and building systems have enabled longer wood spans, taller walls and higher buildings, contributing to a wider range of wood...

British Columbia (B.C.), Canada is an international leader in sustainable forest management. In B.C., 200 million seedlings are planted per year. To date, B.C...

Mid-rise construction (four to six storeys) is becoming increasingly popular as a means of boosting densification, containing urban sprawl, and respecting...

When completed, the WIDC will be the tallest contemporary wood building in North America, building on B.C.'s expertise and global reputation as an innovative...

The Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) is the tallest wood building in Prince George and the tallest contemporary wood building in North America....

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is an outdoor retail cooperative with over four million members and annual sales of more than $300 million. MEC’s commitment to...

Wood can be used in many types of buildings, from single-family homes to multi-story condominiums and offices, schools, health facilities, recreational centers...

Graham Finch shares the basic principles of wood construction in mid-rise buildings. Innovative new technologies and building systems have enabled longer wood...

In the context of climate change, sustainably managed forests -- and the products derived from them -- play an essential mitigating role. Forests are one of...

Set to become a cultural hub for the 3,000 residents of Elkford, the Elkford Community Conference Centre is expected to enhance the community's ability to...

Innovative new technologies and building systems have enabled longer wood spans, taller walls and higher buildings, contributing to a wider range of wood...

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has gained traction since 2000 in the emerging green building movement. Engineered wood products offer a strong combination of...

People spend as much as 90 per cent of their time inside buildings, and for children, adolescents and an increasing number of young adults, most of this time...